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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump, demanding his personal testimony as it unveiled startling new video of close aides describing his multi-part plan to overturn his 2020 election loss that led to his supporters’ fierce assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump lashes out at Jan. 6 committee vote to subpoena him
Former President Trump on Thursday dismissed a House committee’s vote to subpoena him for testimony about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, as a publicity stunt. “Why didn’t the Unselect Committee ask me…
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New York attorney general asks court to block Trump Organization from moving assets
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office said the company has "continued using practices they knew to be improper or fraudulent."
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High court rejects Trump plea to step into Mar-a-Lago case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to step into the legal fight over the FBI search of his Florida estate .
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Jarring new video, evidence Trump knew he lost: Key takeaways from the latest Jan. 6 hearing
Video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders calling for help during the riot was among the highlights of the Jan. 6 committee's final hearing before the election.
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Trump isn't the first president to be subpoenaed by Congress: Here are the others
Trump was subpoenaed by the House Jan. 6 committee: Here are the four other presidents who were sent similar demands by Congress
Top 5 moments from latest Jan. 6 hearing before midterm elections include Trump subpoena, new video
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol concluded its latest hearing, likely the final meeting before the midterm elections.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the rising cost of everyday living.
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Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death
The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.
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Paul Ryan: Trump’s ‘unelectability will be palpable’ by 2024
Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Thursday said that former President Trump’s “unelectability will be palpable” by the 2024 presidential election and that the next Republican nominee w…
thehill.comTrump ordered rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan after election loss
The memo was among the latest revelations from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building.
Trial: Trump tweet about 'wild' protest energized extremists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the far-right Oath Keepers were ecstatic when then-President Donald Trump invited supporters to a “wild” protest in Washington on Jan.
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Deposition excerpts of Trump and Trump Jr., in NY fraud probe released, Trump Jr. distances himself from Trump Org.'s financial statements | CNN Politics
Donald Trump Jr., a top executive at the Trump Organization, told New York investigators that he was not involved in preparing the real estate company's financial statements at the center of a $250 million lawsuit and that his knowledge of accounting rules is limited to a college course...
Trump created new company, possibly to offload assets, New York AG says
New York state Attorney General Letitia James said on Thursday that Donald Trump's family company created a new entity, "Trump Organization II LLC," in a possible attempt to offload assets before her case against the former U.S. president and his family company goes to trial.
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Appetite for distraction: Trump rails against Pulitzer committee after Jan. 6 subpoena
Former President Donald Trump slammed the Pulitzer Prize Board for not retracting the awards given in 2018 for reporting on the Russia investigation, the same day the House Jan. 6 committee voted to subpoena him.
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Texas sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard were victims of a crime
Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar on Thursday certified that the group of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., last month by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) were victims of a crime, qualifying them…
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Durham brings in alleged Danchenko source as witness on trial’s third day
The government alleges that Charles Dolan, a public relations executive, was a primary source of the information that the Russian analyst Igor Danchenko contributed to the Steele dossier.
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Five takeaways from likely last Jan. 6 hearing
The House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, held what may be its final public hearing on Thursday, seeking to put a fine point on its argument that the violence tha…
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Brian Kemp blasts Stacey Abrams's policies as poison for Georgians
ASHBURN, Georgia — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp isn't pulling any punches when it comes to Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams, telling voters in south Georgia that her policies would be poison for small businesses across the state.
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Treasury's Yellen says Russia's war has weakened its economy 'for years to come'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said sanctions the U.S., the European Union and allies have levied against Russia have stunted the nation's growth prospects.
Kremlin says its goals in Ukraine can be achieved through talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Thursday that the goals of Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine were unchanged, but that they could be achieved through negotiations.
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The Jan. 6 committee plays truth and dare with Trump
After more than a year, the select panel made a move that's more about its case in the court of public opinion than a court of law.
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New Jan. 6 footage shows Pelosi, leaders as crisis unfolded
WASHINGTON (AP) — As rioters stormed through the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was sheltering in a secure location and trying to do what her job demands: take charge of a situation.
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Biden signals new effort to lower gasoline prices next week
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that U.S. gasoline prices remain too high and that he will have more to say about lowering the cost next week.
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Trump 'loves the idea of testifying' before Jan. 6 committee: source close to the former president
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Donald Trump “loves the idea of testifying” before the House select committee investigating January 6th, a source close to Trump told Fox News Digital just after the panel unanimously voted to subpoena him.
Cassidy Hutchinson: Trump told Meadows ‘this is embarrassing,’ ‘I don’t want people to know that we lost’
Former President Trump told his then-chief of staff “this is embarrassing,” and “I don’t want people to know that we lost,” after the Supreme Court ruled against him on a key case about…
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President Trump tried to immediately withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Somalia, "knowing he lost and had weeks left in office," Jan. 6 committee says
"Knowing he lost and had weeks left in office, President Trump rushed to complete unfinished business. One key example is this: President Trump issued an order for large-scale U.S. troop withdrawals," Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
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Poll: Most in US say misinformation spurs extremism, hate
Americans from across the political spectrum say misinformation is increasing political extremism and hate crimes, according to a new poll that reflects broad and significant concerns about false and misleading claims ahead of next month's midterm elections.
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North Korea flies warplanes near border and tests another ballistic missile
Thursday's test comes less than one day after North Korea said it test-fired a long-range cruise missile.
Michelle Obama's Secret Service driver charged with harassment and intimidation
Former first lady Michelle Obama's Secret Service driver is being charged with criminal harassment and witness intimidation after allegedly using his position to torment a woman he was dating.
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Secret Service reached out to Oath Keepers ahead of January 6 riot | CNN Politics
Secret Service agents were in contact with members of the Oath Keepers prior to January 6, an official with the agency tells CNN, as part of standard intelligence and response duties.
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France says Iranian drone transfers to Russia would violate U.N. nuclear deal resolution
France's foreign ministry said on Thursday that any transfer of Iranian drones to Russia would be a violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers.
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Parkland school shooter spared from execution for killing 17
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A divided jury spared Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz the death penalty Thursday for killing 17 people at a Parkland high school in 2018, sending him to prison for the rest of his life in a decision that left many families of the victims angered, baffled and in...
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Elaine Chao testifies about why she resigned from Trump administration after Jan. 6
"I came as an immigrant to this country. I believe in this country. I believe in the peaceful transfer of power. I believe in democracy. And so, it was a decision that I made on my own," she said.
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Mayorkas 'whipgate' bombshell likely to worsen relations between DHS secretary, border agents
New revelations over false allegations that Border Patrol agents "whipped" migrants are likely to worsen relations between agents and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Trump privately admitted he lost 2020 election, top aides testify
Alyssa Farah and Cassidy Hutchinson tell January 6 panel former president acknowledged he had been defeated by Joe Biden
Democratic sheriff certifies migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard as crime victims
Forty-eight Venezuelan migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard last month by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are eligible to apply for U visas, a form of immigration status reserved for victims of certain crimes that happen within the United States.
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How Moscow grabs Ukrainian kids and makes them Russians
Olga Lopatkina paced around her basement in circles like a trapped animal. For more than a week, the Ukrainian mother had heard nothing from her six adopted children stranded in Mariupol , and she was going out of her mind with worry.
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House Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump, "the one person at the center" of what happened on Jan. 6
Committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney said a "key task" remained: "We must seek the testimony under oath of Jan. 6's central player."
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Ban on guns with serial numbers removed is unconstitutional -U.S. judge
A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled that a federal ban on possessing a gun with its serial number removed is unconstitutional, the first such ruling since the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically expanded in June.
www.reuters.comU.S. lawmakers made urgent pleas for help during Jan. 6 riot, video shows
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top lawmakers urgently dialed military officials and White House staff seeking help during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, video shown on Thursday revealed. At what is likely its...
$1B judgment against Alex Jones not the final word
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — The nearly $1 billion judgment against Alex Jones for spreading false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre brought long-sought relief to family members and hopes the eye-popping figure would deter others from broadcasting falsehoods.
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Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine-War
Russian authorities have promised free accommodation to all residents of the occupied Kherson region who choose to evacuate to Russia. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin made the announcement Thursday shortly after the Russia-backed leader of Kherson asked the Kremlin to organize evacuation...
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Jan. 6 committee subpoena puts Trump's defiance to the test
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump on Thursday, but convincing him to speak under oath could be their toughest task yet.
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Treasury investigates whether Florida used Covid aid to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard
Treasury's Deputy Inspector General, Richard Delmar, said his office has already asked Florida for information about how it paid for the flights.
LA City Council cancels meeting as 2 members refuse calls to resign over leaked recording
The two have faced calls to step down from a long list of officials including President Joe Biden
'POTUS is pissed': Trump was 'livid' Supreme Court rejected challenge to election results, Secret Service agent warned
Former President Donald Trump was noticeably angry when the Supreme Court rejected his challenge to the results of the 2020 election and did not want people to know he had lost, new evidence and testimony presented by the Jan. 6 committee revealed.
Kamikaze drones and missiles hit north and south Ukraine; Kremlin denies Putin discussed war 'settlement'
Ukraine has been faced with more attacks overnight, with critical infrastructure in the Kyiv region hit by drones and Mykolaiv in the south "massively shelled."
Exclusive: Russia is prepared to quit Black Sea grains deal, writes to UN with demands
Moscow has submitted concerns to the United Nations about an agreement on Black Sea grain exports, and is prepared to reject renewing the deal next month unless its demands are addressed, Russia's Geneva U.N. ambassador told Reuters on Thursday.
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Dramatic video shows Pelosi, Schumer making urgent calls on Jan. 6
Never-before-seen footage presented at Thursday’s Jan. 6 select committee hearing shows Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) making urgent calls from …
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Dem running in tight race vows to vote for Nancy Pelosi, 'but then after that, it’s my district'
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas said that his "first vote is for Nancy Pelosi" if he wins his congressional election in November, despite criticizing Democrats' border policies.
Twitter says Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities over proposed acquisition
Federal authorities are allegedly investigating Elon Musk over his attempt at acquiring Twitter.
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Supreme Court rejects former President Donald Trump's request to intervene in Mar-a-Lago documents fight | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an emergency request from former President Donald Trump to intervene in the dispute over classified documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate in August.
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Explainer: Does Trump have to comply with the Jan. 6 committee subpoena?
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump, who they say instigated the violence in an attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
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Alex Jones unlikely to escape ‘historically high’ defamation award, legal experts say
“He may be forced to live a subsistence type of life,” a New York attorney and former federal prosecutor said.
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Why Jan. 6 is mostly absent from the midterms
Most House Republicans voted for Trump-backed election challenges after a violent riot. Less than 2 percent of broadcast TV spending this cycle has focused on it.
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With munitions "running out," Russia hurls Iranian drones and anti-aircraft missiles at Ukraine's cities
2 weeks of relentless, seemingly indiscriminate Russian bombing has killed more than 70 in the city of Zaporizhzhia alone, and the attacks are increasing.
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump, demanding his personal testimony as it unveiled startling new video and described his multi-part plan to overturn his 2020 election loss, which led to his supporters' fierce assault on the U.S.
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Rents are rising fastest in these US cities
Story at a glance The analysis found that asking rents increased fastest in Oklahoma City. Rent increases nationwide are slowing, and September marks the fourth straight month of deceleration. Redf…
thehill.comBiden says prices 'too high' as inflation rises before midterms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's hopes that his party would head into the midterm elections with inflation receding were dashed on Thursday when the final report ahead of the November vote showed prices rising more than expected. The report could hurt Biden and his Democrats...
Another floundering turnout for CNN with Jake Tapper’s primetime show debut
Jake Tapper’s CNN primetime show debut failed to bring a ratings lift to the network — even with an exclusive interview with President Joe Biden.
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Biden teases new actions to tame gasoline prices
President Joe Biden teased new actions to tackle rising gas prices, which drivers across the country have been facing in recent weeks after enjoying a considerable decline in prices through the end of summer.
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Racist remarks could spell trouble for LA political maps
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The effort by three Latino politicians to maximize their influence in Los Angeles backfired after a leaked recording of their meeting exposed crude and, at times, racist banter that has already led to one city councilmember's resignation and could have broader legal and...
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Asian stocks gain after Wall St rebounds from inflation jolt
Asian stock markets have surged after Wall Street rebounded from a slump caused by worse-than-forecast inflation numbers
Five key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing
Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is ‘at the centre’ of what happened at the US Capitol.
Trump’s GOP allies blast Jan. 6 panel’s issuing of subpoena
GOP allies of former President Trump are slamming the unanimous Thursday vote by the House Jan. 6, 2021, select committee to subpoena Trump, deriding it as a political tactic ahead of the midterm e…
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Proud Boys disrupt DC-area Drag Queen Story Hour for children
Members of the Proud Boys disrupted a DC-area drag queen event Saturday to protest LGBTQ "grooming" of children.
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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
He has been criminally indicted four times and will have a series of trials to attend in 2024.
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Don’t expect governors to heed Biden’s weed plea
Many Democrats have already taken steps to provide relief to people with convictions, while Republicans dismiss the move as a political ploy.
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Secret service messages show they knew crowd outside Jan. 6 rally was armed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol on Thursday publicized freshly obtained communications from the Secret Service showing agents were aware of concerns about vi…
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Former President Donald Trump subpoenaed by January 6 Committee
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify.
Democrats are getting a boost from an unlikely source: Laid-off tech workers with more free time
Tech for Campaigns, an organization that connects tech workers with resource-strapped swing-state candidates, said it has seen a surge in new volunteers.
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NBC interview draws new scrutiny over Fetterman’s health
A recent NBC News interview is raising fresh questions about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman’s health as the campaign enters its final stretch amid his recovery from a stroke. &nb…
thehill.comGOP Candidates' Fervor for Trump Fluctuates on the Campaign Trail
MINDEN, Nev. — Surrounded by a half-dozen construction cranes hoisting floodlights, loudspeakers and American flags into the chilly desert twilight, Joe Lombardo stood in front of an attentive audience at a Trump rally and delivered a warm tribute. “We’re here to rally for the Republican ticket...
EXPLAINER: What's the state of Russia's missile arsenal?
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia bombarded Ukraine this week, military observers were left wondering about how many and what types of missiles Russia still has in its arsenal.
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Soros-backed Virginia prosecutor inadvertently freed suspect accused of murder
A Virginia prosecutor who received hundreds of thousands of dollars from George Soros-backed political action committees accidentally freed a suspect accused of murder.
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Why the Fed and Biden won’t proclaim ‘mission accomplished’ even as inflation eases
Topline inflation data has remained stubbornly high, feeding the steady drumbeat of remarks by central bank policymakers that they can’t let up yet.
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2 men in Missouri accused of plotting to kill migrants at Texas border and making threats on TikTok, FBI says
"We are going down there and we’re taking this country back," Jonathan O'Dell, 32, said in a TikTok video, authorities say. He and Bryan C. Perry, 37, could face years in prison.
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Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX says it can no longer pay for critical satellite services in Ukraine, asks Pentagon to pick up the tab | CNN Politics
Since they first started arriving in Ukraine last spring, the Starlink satellite internet terminals made by Elon Musk's SpaceX have been a vital source of communication for Ukraine's military, allowing it to fight and stay connected even as cellular phone and internet networks have been...
Democrat candidate accused of 'whitewashing' Hispanic GOP opponent in new ad
Alexis Martinez Johnson, a Hispanic Republican running to represent New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District in the House, has accused Democratic challenger Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez of "whitewashing" her name in a recent campaign ad.
North Korea fires missile after aircraft buzz South Korean border
Seoul imposes new sanctions amid heightened tension after a record number of weapons tests by N Korea this year.
In Utah, a Trump Loyalist Sends an SOS to Romney, of All People
The appeal carried the unmistakable whiff of desperation. That it was delivered on live television only heightened the dramatic tension. A Utah Republican, Sen. Mike Lee, was publicly begging a fellow Utah Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney, for a simple act of solidarity: an endorsement in his...
American kidnapped, attacked with machete in Mexico, and makes it home alive
A Utah man barely escaped alive from a Cancun vacation and is now hoping to make a documentary to educate Americans about the dangers of travel to Mexico.
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OPEC+ cuts could be ‘tipping point’ for recession, global energy agency warns
Oil supply cuts from a group of nations known as OPEC+ may be the “tipping point” for a global economy nearing recession, warned the International Energy Agency (IEA). “The OPEC+ bloc’s plan …
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NATO chief warns Russia not to cross 'very important line'
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, as both the military alliance and Russia are due to hold nuclear exercises in the next...
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Social Security recipients get 8.7% cost-of-living increase, the highest in more than 40 years | CNN Business
Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia dismisses US criticism of oil production cut
Saudi Arabia has dismissed criticism from the U.S. about the kingdom’s decision with OPEC+ to cut oil production. In a statement on Thursday attributed to the Saudi foreign ministry, an official sa…
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FDA confirms Adderall shortage in the US
The FDA has confirmed a nationwide shortage of Adderall.
Police: 5 killed, including officer, in N. Carolina shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Five people were killed by a shooter who opened fire along a walking trail in North Carolina’s capital city on Thursday and eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home and arrested, police said.
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Ukraine war: Russia to move civilians from Kherson
Civilians in Russian-occupied Kherson are urged to "save themselves" from Ukrainian rockets.
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Cheney's revenge: Ousted lawmaker takes shots at Trump as Jan. 6 hearings wind down
Outgoing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) took aim at former President Donald Trump during what's expected to be the final televised hearing of the committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCarter Center to monitor midterms in Georgia's Fulton County
The Carter Center will provide nonpartisan observers to monitor midterm elections in Fulton County, Georgia, a Democratic bastion at the heart of metro Atlanta and at the core of former President Donald Trump’s false assertions that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. The Center...
CT Gov. Lamont's office violated open records laws in AP case
According to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, Gov. Ned Lamont's office violated the open records laws after they took two years to file documents related to COVID.
Transgender homicides in the US have nearly doubled over 4 years: report
The number of homicides of transgender people in the U.S. nearly doubled between 2017 and 2021, mostly driven by gun violence, according to a new report from Everytown for Gun Safety, a national gu…
thehill.comDown in polls, Mandela Barnes looks for big-name reinforcement in Wisconsin
The Democratic Senate nominee is reaching out to former President Barack Obama. VP Kamala Harris and Sen. Bernie Sanders are said to be eying trips to the state too.
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Rising nuclear fears spur debate over red lines in Ukraine war
Mounting fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin could resort to a nuclear weapon to stem his losses in Ukraine have prompted debate about what are the real “red lines” for Moscow and Washingto…
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N.Y. attorney general moves to stop Trump Organization from transferring assets
Trump Organization reps created a new company with the same name in Delaware six days before Letitia James sued Trump and his real estate firm, according to a new court filing.
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'Prayed for death': Americans freed from Russia claim torture at 'black site'
Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh told ABC News they expected death at any moment while imprisoned in a "black site."
Two former Trump administration officials seen at federal courthouse where Jan. 6 grand jury meets | CNN Politics
Two former Trump administration officials were seen Thursday at the Washington, DC, federal courthouse where the grand jury investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack meets.
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Trump indictment odds skyrocket after bombshell Mar-a-Lago report, legal experts say
A bevy of legal experts, reacting to new explosive reporting about the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation, is convinced there is now enough evidence to charge former President Donald Trump with crimes.
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EPA: Louisiana may have discriminated against Black communities facing air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a Wednesday letter said Louisiana may have discriminated against Black communities who live near air pollution sources in the state. In the letter…
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North Korea takes inspiration from Putin's nuke threats
TOKYO (AP) — For decades North Korea has threatened to turn enemy cities into a “sea of fire,” even as it doggedly worked on building a nuclear weapons program that could back up its belligerent words.
apnews.comJan. 6: Key takeaways from what may be the House committee's final hearing
At what was likely its final public hearing, the House select committee investigating Jan. 6 on Thursday made its most explicit argument yet that former President Donald Trump was personally responsible for the violent insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol last year.
ACLU, legal groups suing Biden admin for denying legal representation to detained migrants
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday alleging that detained migrants have been denied legal representation.
Parkland trial: Nikolas Cruz spared death penalty, grieving parents react
The jury has reached a decision in Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz's death penalty case.
January 6 panel votes to issue subpoena for Trump testimony
The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress.
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Biden admin will admit some Venezuelan migrants, send others back to Mexico
It will also use the Trump-era rule known as Title 42, a Covid ban it has been trying to end in court, to send Venezuelans back across the border.
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Meet the five Democrats in key Senate races who have expressed support for eliminating cash bail
Support for ending cash bail and other criminal justice policies from Democratic Senate candidates could give Republicans the upper hand in the upcoming midterm elections.
Wash. school board member, stepson charged in Capitol riot
SEATTLE (AP) — A school board member from a small city in Washington state and his stepson have been charged with assaulting and interfering with police during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
apnews.comTrump dossier source shocked speculation portrayed as fact
A Russian-born analyst who provided the bulk of the information for a flawed dossier about former President Donald Trump told an FBI agent he was shocked and dismayed that the speculative information he provided was portrayed as fact, an agent testified Thursday. FBI agent Kevin Helson is the...
Judge blocks federal law banning possession of firearms with serial number removed | CNN Politics
A federal judge in West Virginia has invalidated part of a federal law that prohibits the possession of a firearm with an “altered obliterated, or removed” serial number, citing the Supreme Court’s recent decision that demands a historical review of gun laws to determine their constitutionality.
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GOP demands investigation into schools that participated in Google's 'discriminatory' fellowship program
Republicans sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding an investigation into a Google fellowship program that limited the number of white and Asian recipients.
Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — As they have been for most elections the past decade, two of Nevada’s four U.S. House races are in the swing-seat spotlight as Democratic incumbents Reps. Susie Lee and Steven Horsford seek reelection in the western battleground state.
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Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada
Two out of four of Nevada's U.S. House races are swing-seats as Republicans attempt to win in a state that Donald Trump failed to carry in 2016.
Report projects major growth in LGBTQ voters in coming decades
“It is safe to assume that LGBTQ+ Americans are, and will increasingly continue to be, an important voting bloc in American elections,” the report says.
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White House tries to find the silver lining in tough inflation report | CNN Politics
The White House tried on Thursday to give another rough economic report a positive spin, saying that there's indicators of progress in newly released inflation numbers -- even as the Federal Reserve is expected to respond by aggressively raising interest rates once again.
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Georgia features Deep South's only competitive US House race
GEORGETOWN, Ga. (AP) — In an uphill fight against a 30-year incumbent, Republican congressional candidate Chris West was scratching for votes in Georgia's second-smallest county on a recent October evening.
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Nevada stands alone as only battleground without a Senate debate before midterms
The Nevada race could determine the balance of power in the Senate for the next two years, making it all the more unusual that voters are unlikely to see a debate.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to intervene in DOJ documents investigation
The Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's request for a special master to have renewed access to classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Recognizing His Election Loss, Trump Tried To Make A ‘Catastrophic’ National Security Move
On Nov. 11, 2020, Trump sought to leave a mess for his successor by rushing thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Somalia before Biden's inauguration.
DOJ sued for refusing to explain why it ignored protests at Supreme Court justices’ homes
The Oversight Project of the Heritage Foundation is suing the Department of Justice for failing to provide documents related to the DOJ's handling of protests outside Supreme Court justices' homes this summer.
DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people.
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Iraqis fear another false dawn after politicians break year-long deadlock
The country has a new president after a year-long political crisis that has sparked violent protests.
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Jan. 6 panel seeks accountability for Trump as ringleader of Capitol attack
The special committee investigating last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol returned to the public square on Thursday after a long hiatus, unveiling damaging new evidence — including fresh test…
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Latino L.A. City Council members' racist slurs expose the problem that undercuts progress
Analysis: Call it anti-Black racism, colorism, classism — it all adds up to a destructive strain not so hidden in Latino culture that threatens long-sought gains.
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Social Security benefits to increase 8.7% in 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7% in 2023.
Saudis say Biden admin requested oil production cut to come after midterms
President Biden's administration pushed the Saudi government to delay a cut in oil production until after the U.S. midterm elections, Saudi Arabia said Thursday.
Abortion, economy take center stage in Craig-Kistner debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Thursday portrayed her GOP challenger as a pawn of Big Oil and Big Pharma who conceals his opposition to abortion rights. Republican congressional candidate Tyler Kistner meanwhile said Craig bears responsibility for inflation and other economic woes because...
White House aims to speed-up pace of building infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House hosted a summit Thursday to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law as the Biden administration tries to improve coordination with the mayors and governors who directly account for 90% of the spending.
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Next fight for Sandy Hook families: getting paid by Alex Jones
Families of the Sandy Hook shooting won a significant legal victory over Infowars host Alex Jones on Wednesday, with a jury ordering him to pay $965 million to 15 plaintiffs. Now the fight begins t…
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Durbin on ‘screwball conspiracies’
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Alex Jones: 'Moment of reckoning' for Infowars conspiracist
The Infowars host faces huge damages - but will it make a difference to online lies?
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EXPLAINER: US weapons systems Ukraine will or won't get
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian leaders are pressing the U.S. and Western allies for air defense systems and longer-range weapons to keep up the momentum in their counteroffensive against Russia and fight back against Moscow's intensified attacks.
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President Biden found himself on the receiving end of Republican fire over his failed prediction last December that the high inflation facing Americans had peaked.
Trump planned to falsely declare victory months prior to 2020 election: Jan. 6 committee
The House Jan. 6 select committee presented evidence Thursday showing that former President Donald Trump planned to falsely declare he had won the 2020 election months before Election Day.
Why going on strike could get much harder for American workers
Supreme Court will hear a case that could let employers sue workers for economic damage during strikes.
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Employers may need to justify bans on wearing religious signs, EU court says
EU companies can ban the visible wearing of religious signs, including headscarves, if the rules apply to all workers, the European Union's top court said on Thursday, the latest ruling on an issue that has divided Europe for years.
www.reuters.comOn the issues: John Duarte and Adam Gray on abortion, inflation and Central Valley water wars
Here are U.S. House candidates Democrat Adam Gray's and Republican John Duarte's stances on abortion, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, inflation, other issues.
House Democratic campaign arm outraises Republicans heading into last month before elections
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $56.5 million from July through September.
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U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Novartis, allows generic versions of MS drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday turned down Novartis' bid to block the launch of generic versions of the company's blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya in a dispute with China's HEC Pharm Co Ltd and other generic drugmakers.
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Putin courts Erdogan to pump more Russian gas through Turkey
Russian president says Turkey offers the best route to redirect gas to the EU after Nord Stream pipeline damage.
How Iran's protests transformed into a national uprising | CNN
Nearly a month after the start of nationwide protests, parts of Iran now bear the hallmarks of battle zones, with flares lighting up skies, gunfire ringing out and bloody scenes recorded in video footage.
www.cnn.comRare protest criticizes China's president days before Communist Party congress
A protest calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s overthrow was staged in the capital, Beijing, days before the start of the Communist Party congress.
Connecticut police officers killed in shooting appear to have been lured by fake 911 call, authorities say
Police officials said the call was likely "a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene."
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Trump Organization assets should be frozen, New York attorney general asks court
Tish James warned the state Supreme Court that Trump might be shifting his assets outside of New York — and the reach of its courts.
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NATO to keep close eye on Russia's upcoming nuclear exercise - Stoltenberg
NATO will monitor an expected upcoming Russian nuclear exercise very closely, the alliance's chief said on Thursday, in particular in light of Moscow's latest nuclear threats related to its conflict in Ukraine.
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Ron DeSantis expands early voting, mail-in access for counties struck by Hurricane Ian
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded early voting and access to mail-in ballots for the counties most affected by Hurricane Ian. Early voting will now begin Oct. 24.
Six takeaways from last Jan. 6 hearing before midterm elections
The Jan. 6 committee convened for its last hearing before the midterm elections in a 2 1/2-hour presentation that ended with the panel voting to subpoena former President Donald Trump himself.
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Transported migrants may be on a path to citizenship because of DeSantis flights
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office agreed to certify that the migrants had cooperated with its investigation and are eligible to apply for “U” visas.
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'Stop the steal' supporters train thousands of U.S. poll observers
Inside the El Paso County clerk's office in Colorado, where officials had gathered in July to recount votes in a Republican nominating contest for this year's midterms, dozens of angry election watchers pounded on the windows, at times yelling at workers and recording them with cell phones.
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Cotton demands info from Air Force after Jennifer-Ruth Green sexual assault leak
GOP House candidate Jennifer-Ruth Green's private military performance records were released or leaked, and Sen. Tom Cotton is demanding to know why.
Samsung gets temporary OK on China chip facilities
Samsung Electronics has been granted an exception that will allow it to continue to at least temporarily maintain memory-chip production facilities in China, according to a Biden administration official, a week after the U.S. tightened export rules for China, limiting its ability to get advanced...
Republicans planning to release own report on Jan. 6 security failings
House Republican lawmakers have finalized a report describing the security failures that occurred during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
We will not be intimidated by Russia's nuclear threats, NATO tells Moscow
NATO will closely monitor Russia's upcoming nuclear exercise but not be cowed into dropping support for Ukraine by Moscow's veiled nuclear threats, the alliance's chief said on Thursday.
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Jan. 6 hearing to recreate Trump's state of mind during riot without testimony by former president, top allies
The House Jan. 6 committee is planning to wind down public hearings without receiving testimony from former President Donald Trump or his top associates.
Some Miss USA contestants allege ‘favoritism’ in this year’s competition. The organization says it is investigating.
Allegations first gained traction on social media after Jasmine Bruce, a former pageant competitor, posted a video on TikTok last week.
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Race, religion and debt: Here are the biggest cases of the Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term
Here's a guide to some of the biggest cases decided by the Supreme Court in the 2022-2023 term, from affirmative action to student loans.
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NATO rushing to build up air defenses for Ukraine — and itself
Defense ministers are scrambling to respond as Russian missiles continue to strike civilians in Ukraine.
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Biden heads to Los Angeles for big-ticket Democratic fundraiser with Nancy Pelosi as inflation runs hot
Biden heads to Brentwood, a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood, for a dinner where tickets start at $5,000 per head and top out at a whopping $50,000
Iraq’s controversial new PM-designate: Who is Mohammed al-Sudani?
Al-Sudani nominated by Iraq’s new president, but the move will be fiercely opposed by supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr.
Opinion | The Trump Subpoena Will Be the Headline, But the Real Washington News Was Elsewhere
The drama of the Jan. 6 Committee may still not be enough for Democrats.
www.politico.comDems' real midterm prize: Command of the judicial wars
With less fanfare than Donald Trump sounded, Joe Biden has largely tied his pace of confirmations to the federal bench. That'll change if Mitch McConnell takes over.
Judge denies injunction against Florida Medicaid rule denying drug, surgical treatments for gender dysphoria
A federal judge upheld Florida's new rules governing Medicaid that bar reimbursement for surgical and hormone treatment of gender dysphoria amid skyrocketing rates among children.
Video shows Rep. Nancy Pelosi, others reacting inside the Capitol as insurrection happened
Video shows, while rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, politicians like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer were bunkered down inside the building.
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Top Republican blocks Biden’s ‘China House’
Sen. James Risch’s spokesperson says the plan ‘appears to be a bureaucratic power grab.’
www.politico.comFive key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing
Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is ‘at the centre’ of what happened at the US Capitol.
NY independents aligned with GOP on concerns over crime, but Hochul still holds 10-point lead over Zeldin
A new Marist Poll survey discovered that Gov. Kathy Hochul has a strong lead over GOP opponent Lee Zeldin, while crime and inflation are top of mind to voters.
DeSantis says Parkland shooter deserves the death penalty
The jury’s recommendation came after seven hours of deliberations over two days.
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George Papadopoulos says Danchenko trial allows Durham to reveal 'onion of corruption' at FBI
George Papadopoulos says the trial of Russian national Igor Danchenko is letting Special Counsel John Durham lay out the facts about the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.
Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday that the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter .
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How much better are updated COVID boosters? Pfizer announces first results in human clinical trial
New findings are the first released from human clinical trials examining the bivalent booster shots that have been rolled out across the country.
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Flu off to an early start as CDC warns about potentially severe season
Influenza and other respiratory viruses are rising in parts of the Southeast and central parts of the U.S.
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Regina Spektor postpones tour due to 'bad case' of Covid-19 | CNN
Regina Spektor has put her national tour on hold after coming down with a "bad case" of Covid-19, the singer announced on Instagram.
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Japan ditches COVID border restrictions to welcome back foreign tourists
After more than 2 years starved of travelers - and their money - Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won't be back right away.
www.cbsnews.comIRS warning millions of low earners they're missing out on Covid-era payments
The agency said Thursday that it intends to send letters to nine million people and families who appear to qualify for all or part of the breaks but didn’t claim them.
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CDC director's sole 'parents' meeting on school reopening guidance featured left-wing activists, docs reveal
CDC director Rochelle Walensky's sole meeting with parents before issuing school reopening guidance turned out to be with a handful of progressive activists, documents reveal.
Around 3.3 mln Americans received updated COVID boosters last week - CDC
Nearly 3.3 million people in the United States received updated COVID-19 booster shots over the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday.
www.reuters.comThe next U.S. COVID wave is coming. Why it will be 'much weirder than before.'
It has become pretty much impossible to keep up with all of the latest coronavirus variants, but there's most likely a new wave on the way.
"Modest surge" of COVID-19 expected this winter, UCSF expert says
While the emergence of new variants could bring an uptick in cases this winter, local experts don’t expect a massive spike.
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First human results show new COVID-19 booster is safe and triggers an appropriate immune response
New bivalent COVID-19 boosters, targeting both original and BA.5 variants, appear safe and triggers an appropriate immune response in adults.
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